US Bridges

I 65 over I 565

Good

Limestone County, Alabama · JCT I 65 & I 565 · Structure no. 015043

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 65 over I 565 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 65 over I 565 in Limestone County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,590 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,183 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 65
CrossesI 565
LocationJCT I 65 & I 565
RouteInterstate 565
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.62775, -86.90086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,590 (2024)
Projected traffic35,183 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 65 over I 565 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 65 over I 565 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 65 over I 565 carry?

About 26,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 65 over I 565?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 65 over I 565?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.